How to See Recently Deleted Messages on iOS 16
Have you ever accidentally deleted a message on your iOS 16 device and wished you could recover it? Well, you’re in luck! iOS 16 comes with a handy feature that allows you to view recently deleted messages. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to see recently deleted messages on your iOS 16 device.
1. Open the Messages App
The first step is to open the Messages app on your iOS 16 device. You can do this by tapping on the Messages icon, which typically looks like a speech bubble with a blue background.
2. Access the Deleted Messages Folder
Once you’re in the Messages app, you will see a list of conversations on the left side. Scroll down and tap on the “Deleted Messages” folder. This folder contains all the messages that you have deleted in the past 30 days.
3. Browse Deleted Messages
After tapping on the “Deleted Messages” folder, you will see a list of all the deleted messages. You can browse through them by swiping left or right. If you find a message that you want to recover, simply tap on it to read it.
4. Restore Deleted Messages
If you want to restore a deleted message, tap and hold on the message for a few seconds. A menu will appear with options to “Copy,” “Forward,” or “Restore.” Select “Restore,” and the message will be moved back to its original conversation.
5. Permanently Delete Messages
On the other hand, if you no longer need a deleted message and want to remove it from the “Deleted Messages” folder, you can do so by tapping and holding on the message, then selecting “Delete Message.” This will permanently delete the message from your device.
6. Clear All Deleted Messages
Lastly, if you want to clear all the deleted messages from your “Deleted Messages” folder, tap on the “Edit” button at the top right corner of the screen. Then, select “Delete All” and confirm the action. This will remove all the deleted messages from your device.
And that’s it! You have now learned how to see recently deleted messages on iOS 16. This feature can be quite helpful in situations where you need to recover important messages or simply want to clean up your deleted messages folder.
